Pediatric Trauma (Weekender) - Full Time NP/PA

About the role

Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their growing Pediatric Trauma Surgery team. This is a shift-based position with rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform a thorough history and physical assessment
• Evaluate, assess, implement plans and monitor other co-morbid medical conditions secondary to critical illness and injury
• Work closely with trauma surgeons and critical care teams to solve complex clinical cases
• Perform a variety of surgical procedures after privileging by Medical Staff, including: chest tube placement, placement of central and arterial lines, laceration repairs and I&D etc.
• Manage already admitted pediatric trauma patients
• Attend pediatric trauma codes in the Peds ED with trauma attendings, admit to the floor or ICU as clinically indicated
• Perform procedures and assist in the OR
• Teaching opportunities with residents and/or APP Fellows

Requirements

• Must have or be eligible for a DEA license
• Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works
• Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required
• BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice
• Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions
• Current PALS and ATLS preferred

Qualifications

• Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. Pediatric Acute Care board certification required based upon population and acuity served. 1 Year experience as a PNP-AC required
• Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required, master's degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred. 1 Year experience required

Skills

Must be able to work closely with trauma surgeons and critical care teams to solve complex clinical cases. Perform a variety of surgical procedures after privileging by Medical Staff to include: chest tube placement, placement of central and arterial lines, laceration repairs and I&D etc.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program